That was awesome! (clap clap clapclapclap): The Undertaker wins the WWF title at Survivor Series 1991
As I've stated previously, I was a huge fan of The Undertaker growing up. So when he was booked against WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan in a title match at Survivor Series 1991, I was ecstatic. I liked Hogan alright -- I even wrote him a letter when Earthquake squished him on Brother Love's set -- but 'Taker was my guy and I wanted to see him as champ.
The rest of the card was pretty forgettable. A handful of dreadful elimination matches only delayed the true payoff which was the "Dead Man" taking on the immortal "Hulkster" and his legion of Hulkamaniacs.
So in honor of tonight's (Nov. 20) Survivor Series card, I present my favorite awesome moment in the event's history. 20 years ago The Undertaker won his first world title and did so in nefarious fashion in keeping with his underhanded character at the time. Credit goes to RIc Flair for the assist.
Take a look.
I was livid -- LIVID -- when Jack Tunney announced an immediate rematch nine days later during a special Tuesday pay-per-view (PPV) in Texas creatively named "This Tuesday in Texas."
I knew that Hogan would end up winning the title back -- because he always won -- and sure enough, he did. But I still love this moment, "The Hulkster" can never take that away from me!
Also, it answers an age-old question for me: the past tense of piledrive is piledrived, not piledrove. Gorilla Monsoon said it himself and that's as good as law.
If you have any ideas for something that made you say "that was awesome!!!" pass it along. Make sure to include either your name or your SBNation handle -- whichever you'd like to be used -- and you'll get a shout you out if your idea is used! Contact me at sergio.hernandez.tx@gmail.com.
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There is nothing about this clip I don't like
Taker when Taker was worth it
Hogan losing the title
Flair!
Monsoon outraged
Heenan ecstatic
Release...the KITTIES!
Bonus points
for Monsoon saying “Miscarriage of justice!” and Heenan going ’WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" As much as I like the slick heel announcing of Jesse Ventura, Monsoon and Heenan are the classic announce team.
Who wants to save the world? That's what misers do...
by theloupgaroukid on Nov 20, 2011 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
I could listen to Heenan/Monsoon discuss gardening
As long as they did it in character, it’s guaranteed gold :)
Release...the KITTIES!
by GoForthAndDie on Nov 20, 2011 6:33 PM EST up reply actions
Woooow.
I remember when Earthquake squashed Hogan….I screamed and cried for five straight hours. I thought Hogan was DEAD.
Good old Tat-less Taker
God is fake, guns are good, and people are crazy.
by *Californication* on Nov 20, 2011 6:55 PM EST reply actions
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Member going full mark-out mode
Taker was the first real heelish character that I rooted for. Any rumours on the return of the deadman
He knows the guy with the bandage on his ass is going no were. Were you going fucking no were
by Elstriko on Nov 20, 2011 7:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions





















